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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1973

Page

14

Hall of Fame trio honored at Canton ceremony

Raymond Berry, Jim Parker, and Joe Schmidt were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio. They thanked God and their families as 5 000 fans watched on the shrine steps before the 49ers Patriots preseason game. Berry lauded coaching and family support while Parker praised his parents and Woody Hayes called him exceptional. Schmidt credited leadership and his late father while paying tribute to his mother.

Canton Ohio Raymond Berry Jim Parker Joe Schmidt Hall of Fame Sports Shrine San Francisco 49Ers New England Patriots Berry Parker Schmidt Baltimore Colts Raymond Ohio State Woody Hayes Ohio City Detroit Lions William Clay Ford NFL Ford Joe Jim

Boys' Club Baseball League Finals Report

Youth baseball details of Boys' Club teams the Red Sox All-Stars and Dodgers with rosters led by Randy Masterson Stacy Dozier Jay Jenkins and DeWayne Chambers. Mentioned rules include nine batters per inning waived no ten-run rule and multiple player lines for both teams.

Red Sox T-Ball Stacy Dozier Tim Mote Woody Lawrence Jerry Aldridge Mitch Wolfe Danny Allen Byron Hood Burt Dietz Joey Vassar Ricky Howard Shannon Myhan Sowros Seeelone DeWayne Chambers Dodgers Billy Pitt Keith Hawkins Andy Seibert Mike Schrimster Bobby Kelso Scott Reinhardt Jerry Baker Matt Caglere Nicky Hackett Dean Hodge James Fowler Jay Jenkins Wayne Chambers

Hartselle Mustangs Win State Championship in Five-Game Sweep

The Hartselle Mustangs claimed the state title by sweeping the State Mustang Tournament in five straight games. Photos show front row Timmy Ward Shelby Rose Doug Jones David Grover and players and coaches Harlon Pounders Marion Golden plus team members Greg Palmer Vic Orr Stanley Gill John Sims Chuck Harrison Ricky Johnson Brian Moses David Pounders Chris Terchmiller Max Jones Greg Bonner Brian Johnson.

Hartselle Mustangs Timmy Ward Shelby Rose Doug Jones David Grover Greg Palmer Vic Orr Stanley Gill John Sims Chuck Harrison Ricky Johnson Harlon Pounders Brian Moses David Pounders Chris Terchmiller Max Jones Greg Bonner Brian Johnson Marion Golden

Florida golfer Hancock leads state amateur as Mullins ties

Campbell of Huntsville won the Junior Senior Division at 217 after scoring 69 72 74 over three days while Brennan finished second at 217. Mullins tied Hancock with a clutch 69 finishing strong after two bogeys earlier, and Lum recovered with a corrected driver to stay in contention.

Campbell Hunstville Brennan R. R. Coats Davis Haughton Hancock Florida Mullins Phillip Lum Point Mallard

Americans Earn District Berth In Dixie Youth Playoffs

The Decatur American League All-Stars beat the Decatur Central League All-Stars 41 to advance to the Dixie Youth District I Tournament at the Aquadome Fields starting Monday. Jonathan Thrasher pitched a three-hitter for the win. Jeff Freeman took the loss.

Jonathan Thrasher Aquadome Fields Thrasher Centrals Jeff Freeman Bo -Doss Rip Nabors Scott McCrory Cal Chapman

Boston Red Sox win 7-4 at Cleveland

Boston ties the game in the second on a Rusty Torres error, thenLuis Aparicio delivers a two run single in the fourth to lift the Red Sox to a 7 4 victory over the Indians. Walt Williams and John Ellis homer in the first for Cleveland before the tie.

Cleveland Rusty Torres Boston Luis Aparicio Red Sox Indians Walt Williams John Ellis Carl Yastrzemski Orlando Cepeda

Lum Leads With Five Birdies In Tight Round

Lum carded five birdies and one bogey to pace the round. Lum Mullins and Campbell tee off at 1 06 this afternoon, followed by Sirmon Ferrell and Hancock at 1 14. Kincaid urges spectators to come out and watch.

Lum Mullins Campbell Sirmon Ferrell Hancock Kincaid

Tigers Rally Past Orioles Behind Rodriguez Ninth Inning Single

Aurelio Rodriguez delivered a run scoring single in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-2. Frank Howard homered and added Detroit's first two runs, then singled to start the decisive inning.

Baltimore Aurelio Rodriguez Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Frank Howard Detroit

Blalock and Palmer Capture Lady Angelo's Best Ball Title

Jane Blalock and Sandra Palmer won the $30,000 Lady Angelo's LPGA Four-ball championship in a playoff over Jan Ferraris and Sally Little at New Seabury. Palmer sank a key birdie on the first extra hole to secure a $4,800 share, after finishing 54 holes at 206. Ferraris Little earned $3,600, with three teams tied at 209 and others taking $2,332.

Mashpee Mass Jane Blalock Sandra Palmer Lady Angelo Jan Ferraris Sally Little New Seabury Miss Palmer Miss Blalock Ferraris- Little Blalock Palmer Ferraris Little Gail Dennenberg Sandra Post Mary Mills Pam Barnett Sandra Spuzich Andy Fischer

Mets Rip Expos in 11-3 Win

John Milner blasted a grand slam in a five-run first inning as the New York Mets routed the Montreal Expos 11-3. George Stone earned his sixth win of the season with eight solid hits allowed over nine innings while Mets hitters totaled 12 hits off four Montreal pitchers led by Mike Torrez.

NEW York John Milner George Stone New York Mets Montreal Expos Mets Stone Montreal Mike Torrez

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